Most people don’t lose confidence during the day they lose it before the day even starts. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down a simple 3-minute reset to help you shift your mindset, body language, and actions before you leave the house. Learn how to change your self-talk, adjust your posture, and take one bold move each day to build real confidence. Because confidence isn’t something you wait for,  it’s something you practice.

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30 Day Overcome Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp (Online & self-paced)

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Most people think being assertive means speaking up more. That’s not the problem. The problem is how you come across when you do. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, I break down the real difference between being assertive and being aggressive and why so many people either hold back to keep the peace or push too hard and throw off the whole room. I walk you through how to regulate yourself before you respond, clean up your language so you’re not over-explaining, and hold your position without needing to win or convince. Because assertiveness isn’t about being louder. It’s about being clear enough that you don’t need to be.

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How to Have Kick A$$ Confidence in the Next 72 hours: 4 science backed strategies to level up your confidence in any setting.

https://karendonaldson.lpages.co/how-to-have-kick-ass-confidence-in-the-next-72-hours/

30 Day Overcome Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp (Online & self-paced)

https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp

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Most people think they’re stuck. They’re not,  they’re just uncomfortable. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson calls out the excuses that keep you playing small and challenges you to tell yourself the truth. Through three powerful self-check questions, she breaks down the difference between being stuck and avoiding discomfort and why small, uncomfortable actions are the real path to growth. If you’ve been waiting for it to feel easier, this episode will reset how you think and push you to move anyway.

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New Podcast Episodes: Every Tuesday Morning

Interested in going deeper with us? Check out the following resources:

Free Resource:

How to Have Kick A$$ Confidence in the Next 72 hours: 4 science backed strategies to level up your confidence in any setting.

https://karendonaldson.lpages.co/how-to-have-kick-ass-confidence-in-the-next-72-hours/

30 Day Overcome Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp (Online & self-paced)

https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp

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Karen Donaldson is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker helping professionals, leaders and teams communicate with authority, own the room, and perform at a higher level. She teaches confidence as a skill, so you stop waiting to feel ready and start showing up like it.

For speaking engagements, workshops, or team training, contact her team at [email protected]

Fear has a lot to say and most people listen to it without even realizing it. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson calls out the quiet ways fear runs people’s decisions, keeps them stuck in hesitation, and convinces them to play smaller than they’re capable of. Karen challenges you to change your “F-word”,  replacing fear with focus, facts, and forward movement. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, waiting for the right moment, or letting fear dictate your next move, this episode will reset how you think about fear and remind you that one setback doesn’t define your journey — unless you decide it does.

Karen Donaldson is an international sought-after keynote speaker working with large events, organizations and leaders to elevate confidence, communication, and performance.

For speaking engagements, workshops or team training, reach her team at [email protected]

The language you use with yourself shapes your confidence more than you realize. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down five common phrases people say to themselves that quietly destroy self-belief and keep them stuck.

Learn why phrases like “I should be further ahead” or “I’ll start when I feel confident” undermine growth and how to reframe them using Karen’s Power Redirect framework to build resilience, confidence, and action.

Karen Donaldson is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker working with large events, organizations and leaders to elevate confidence, communication, and performance. For speaking engagements, workshops, or team training, reach her team at [email protected]

Most people don’t struggle to set boundaries, they struggle to keep them. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson shares a clear 4-step blueprint to create and maintain boundaries that actually protect your time, energy, and peace. Learn how to communicate your standards without over-explaining, enforce them through behavior, handle pushback without folding, and stop people-pleasing for good. If you’re ready to show up with more self-respect and clarity in your relationships, this episode gives you the tools to do it.

Confidence isn’t a feeling you wait for,  it’s a standard you build. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down 5 non-negotiable behaviors that create real confidence and 2 contrarian ways to strengthen it faster. You’ll learn how to stop tying your worth to outcomes, move even when you feel insecure, regulate yourself under pressure, and build self-trust through consistent action. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start showing up with clarity, control, and conviction, this episode gives you the blueprint.

Respond With Confidence: Listen To This If You Want To Level Up Your Communication Skills

Most people don’t lack confidence; they're using language that weakens their authority. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down 7 phrases that make you sound unsure and what to say instead to communicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presence. You’ll learn how to stop over-apologizing, remove filler language, speak with authority in meetings, and confidently say “I don’t know” without losing credibility. If you want to level up your communication skills and sound self-assured in any room, this episode gives you the tools to do it.

Stop Matching People’s Energy: How to Stay Calm, Powerful, and in Control

Matching someone’s negative energy might feel like strength, but it’s actually a sign you’ve handed over control. 

In this episode of With Karen D.The Podcast, Karen Donaldson explains why reacting to other people’s moods and attitudes keeps you stuck in survival mode, and how real power comes from choosing your response. Learn how to regulate your nervous system, stay calm under pressure, and lead interactions with grounded confidence instead of emotional reactivity.

Success isn’t about more information, it’s about deciding. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson shares the core power move high performers make: intentional decision-making. She explains how to stop procrastinating, quiet overthinking, and build momentum by committing to clear action steps. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start moving toward your goals, this episode will help you strengthen the skill that drives real success: the ability to decide.